Who We Are
YOU WERE MADE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
We believe everyone is here for a reason. God has given us all hopes, dreams, passions, influence, relationships, abilities, and opportunities. These are not given to us to be wasted; they are given to put into action. When we live the lives we are meant to live, we become a part of something bigger than us. And together, we work to make the world a better place. All because of what Jesus did for us (2 Corinthians 5:21).
We believe that the church is a family of the forgiven and the light of the world. Where grace is on tap. Where change takes place. Where dreams come to life. We are called to be a movement of difference makers who fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) by living out the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40).
As we go, this is the operating system that guides every discussion we have, every decision we make, and every direction we take:
OUR MISSION (Why we exist)
LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE, AND LIVE FREE
At Project Church, all arrows point to Jesus. And he was very clear why he came: To seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). Following his lead, Project Church began with this same motivation in mind: to help people take their first steps and next steps in following him. It begins with loving God, it leads into loving others, and this is the way to live free.
When people meet Jesus, lives change! When lives are changed, life around them changes too. And this leads to our vision.
OUR VISION (Where we are going)
TO IGNITE A MOVEMENT OF DIFFERENCE MAKERS
All around us there are stories that need to be changed. Wrongs that need to righted. Hearts that need to be healed. Problems that need to be solved. Hope that needs to be given. Real people who need a real Savior. The gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) compels us to move, to act, and to love. The gospel compels us to go and make a difference.
What makes our vision unique is that it’s not about “them”, it’s about you and your story. Are you making a difference right where you are? It starts with loving God and your neighbor as yourself. Now, multiply that by 10, by 100, by 1000, etc. Can you imagine that? We can. That’s the kind of movement we’re after. Real people making a real difference in real life because of a real God!
OUR VALUES (What guides us)
GOSPEL – Grace on tap
STORY – The narrative of the scriptures guide our stories
MEANING – Everyone matters and is here for a reason
MOXIE – Make bold moves
HEART – Change happens inside-out, not outside-in
COMMUNITY – No one walks alone
AUTHENTICITY – Real with God, ourselves, and one another
CREATIVITY- Reflecting the Creator by unleashing our creativity
PRAYER – Aligning our hearts and wills to God’s
SIMPLICITY – Clarity over complexity
OUR STRATEGY (How we roll)
We intentionally limit formal programs and activities so that we can focus on living out our faith in real life and not just behind church walls. As a result, our strategy is simple: We call it 4G (Gather, Grow, Give, & Go)
Gather – Sunday services are a great way to put your foot in the water of Project Church.
Grow – We believe growth best happens in the context of community. This is why we encourage people to connect regularly with one another in groups to talk life, study scripture, pray together, or simply throw a party.
Give – We individually, and collectively, aim to live generously with the resources God has given us.
Go – Most often, it’s helping your neighbor, being there for a friend, or volunteering with an organization. As a church, we also organize strategic service projects, help start other churches, and join the fight against injustice around the world.
If this is a story you would like to be a part of, please join us this Sunday at 10am over at the Elks Theatre in downtown Rapid City.
Wherever you are in faith and life, you are welcome here.
FURTHER READING: Rhythms
